it’s that time of year again – one year ending, a new one about to begin, and the ‘news’ is dominated by Lists ; who got honoured by the Queen, who didn’t but should have, and 100 best (or worst) wotsits of the year just finishing

RP: Oh, I read the news over breakfast. Then I go for a poo and a think. So when I come back I’m actually more full of shit than when I went.

Q: How does the creative process work for you then?

RP: I pick a topic, start typing and insert as many stereotypes into the article as possible and then make up some more stuff as I go along. If it makes sense at all, that’s purely accidental. Sometimes I check the facts, if they’ve crept in I delete them. I believe it’s how professionals do it.

Every now and again, I recommend you read a blog I’ve stumbled upon. The above is an excerpt from the About page of Runny Porridge’s blog on WordPress